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All Times Eastern. PBS programming varies regionally.
Sunday, March 3
The Regime
HBO, 9pm
New Series!
This drama series tells the story of one year within the walls of the palace of a modern European regime as it begins to unravel. Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts and Guillaume Gallienne lead the cast.
31 Days of Oscar 2024: Best Actor
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar event continues this morning and into the early evening with a lineup featuring more films led by men who won or were nominated for Best Actor: The Front Page (1931, nomination for Adolphe Menjou), Penny Serenade (1941, nomination for Cary Grant), Watch on the Rhine (1943, win for Paul Lukas), Sounder (1972, nomination for Paul Winfield), Cat Ballou (1965, win for Lee Marvin), The Lost Weekend (1945, win for Ray Milland) and The Goodbye Girl (1977, win for Richard Dreyfuss). Starting in primetime and going into tomorrow morning are films starring Best Actor winners: A Double Life (1947, Ronald Colman), To Kill a Mockingbird (1962, Gregory Peck), On Golden Pond (1981, Henry Fonda), Lilies of the Field (1963, Sidney Poitier, the first African American to win the Best Actor Oscar) and Boys Town (1938, Spencer Tracy, his second consecutive win, after Captains Courageous the year before).
College Basketball
CBS, beginning at 12pm Live
As the regular season winds down, CBS airs a college hoops tripleheader with Seton Hall at UConn, Indiana at Maryland and Michigan at Ohio State.
NBA Basketball
ABC & ESPN, beginning at 1pm Live
Sunday’s NBA slate features the Philadelphia 76ers at the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the Boston Celtics on ABC, followed by the N.Y. Knicks at the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Phoenix Suns on ESPN.
NASCAR Cup Series: Pennzoil 400
FOX, 3:30pm Live
Ryan Blaney, Joey Logano, Chase Elliott, Ross Chastain, Kyle Larson and other Cup Series stars gamble for 267 laps around Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Tennis: The Netflix Slam
Netflix, 3:30pm Live
Watch Spanish tennis greats Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz as they go head-to-head in this exhibition match streaming live from the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
The Single’s Guidebook
UPtv, 7pm
Original Film!
Molly (Meggan Kaiser), a talented and scrupulous content creator, gets a surprise assignment to chronicle her newfound singlehood. But when she’s paired with Jackson (Philip Boyd), her opposite, will she learn to stand on her own two feet, or will love get in the way?
WWE Rivals: Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage
A&E, 8pm
In the early ’90s, “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Jake “The Snake” Roberts were entangled in the most personal of rivalries that centered around Randy’s wife, Miss Elizabeth. Much more than a standard wrestling storyline, the two men became embroiled in a heated battle that included a notorious snake bite in the ring. Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion with Kevin Nash, Natalya Neidhart, Bayley and John Bradshaw Layfield to analyze their rivalry.
The Equalizer: “Blind Justice”
CBS, 8pm
After a real estate developer is killed by a subway train, his widow hires McCall (Queen Latifah) to investigate in the new episode “Blind Justice.”
The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper: “What Happened to Tennessee? The Battle of Blue and Red”
CNN, 8pm
The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper returns with an incisive examination of the state of politics in Tennessee from CNN Political Commentator and former Obama administration official Van Jones, who returns to his home state in the lead up to the Republican primary election on Super Tuesday. Jones unpacks how Tennessee’s politics have swung sharply to the right by examining how gerrymandered redistricting, racial tensions and “culture war” rhetoric have transformed the state government into a conservative supermajority. Tennessee represents a national tug-of-war over the direction of the country’s politics at large, and Jones speaks with politicians on both sides of the aisle to get their take on the tribalism between parties and its implications for the future of governing.
90 Day Fiancé: “Tell All Part 1”
TLC, 8pm
This two-part season finale finds the couples sitting down with Tell-All host Shaun Robinson to get into the details of the drama and chaos of the past season.
Krapopolis: “The Majors”
FOX, 8:30pm
There is a major god opening on Mount Olympus, and Deliria (voice of Hannah Waddingham) decides to mentor the nerdy minor god Salt for the spot in the new episode “The Majors.”
The Great North: “Ready Mayor Won Adventure”
FOX, 9pm
In the new episode “Ready Mayor Won Adventure,” Honeybee (Dulcé Sloan) beats Wolf (Will Forte) in an election for interim mayor of Lone Moose.
Small Town Potential
HGTV, 9pm
New Series!
In the premiere episode, “From City to Farmhouse,” a couple of city dwellers are leaving their old lifestyle behind to raise their daughter closer to nature in the Hudson Valley. Davina Thomasula and Kristin Leitheuser aim to fulfill the homeowners’ aspirations of a farm-to-table lifestyle and create the character-filled home of their dreams.
Wicked Tuna
Nat Geo, 9pm
Season Premiere!
As this reality series begins Season 13, Gloucester’s bluefin season opens with big fish and more catches than ever.
Inside the Factory
Smithsonian Channel, 9pm
Season Premiere!
In “Trains,” Gregg Wallace gets special access to learn how the ultimate train model is made: a huge 187-tonne, five-carriage electric train. Meanwhile, Cherry Healey travels to Scotland to visit the U.K.’s last remaining factory that produces aluminum via smelting.
Grimsburg: “The Flute-itive”
FOX, 9:30pm
In the new episode “The Flute-itive,” Flute (voice of Jon Hamm) enters the Grimsburg Miniature Competition and is accused of murdering the judge, Jebediah Cupps, after he disqualifies him.
CSI: Vegas: “Rat Packed”
CBS, 10pm
The CSI team is called to investigate when the bodies of Frank Sinatra and Joey Bishop impersonators are discovered behind the drywall of a home construction project in the new episode “Rat Packed.”
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Monday, March 4
Hot Wheels: Let’s Race
Netflix
New Series!
Based on the classic Hot Wheels toys, this high-octane animated kids series follows the newest generation of drivers as they experience mind-blowing races, extreme stunt contests and thrill-seeking challenges.
31 Days of Oscar 2024: Best Picture
TCM, beginning at 6am
Catch a Classic!
As Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar event begins to wind down, it will focus on Best Picture nominees and winners for the next several days, beginning today and continuing through this year’s Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday, March 10. This morning and into the early evening features a lineup of films that were nominated for Best Picture: Five Star Final (1931), The Human Comedy (1943), The Little Foxes (1941), Stagecoach (1939), The Caine Mutiny (1954), Picnic (1955) and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954). Starting in primetime and going into tomorrow morning are films that won Best Picture: An American in Paris (1951), It Happened One Night (1934, the first of only three movies in history to win all five major Oscar categories), Mrs. Miniver (1942), Cavalcade (1933) and Grand Hotel (1932).
The Faulkner Focus: Military in Focus
FOX News Channel, 11am Live
FOX News Channel’s Harris Faulkner debuts a special edition of The Faulkner Focus featuring a roundtable discussion with military and national security experts, including Lt. Col. Daniel Davis, retired Staff Sergeant and FOX News contributor Joey Jones, Senate Armed Service member and former Army Lt. Col. Joni Ernst (R-IA), and former Deputy National Security Adviser KT McFarland. During the in-depth sit down, days before President Biden’s State of the Union address, they will discuss the current state of the U.S. military as well as threats to our country. Faulkner, whose late father, Lt. Col. Bobby R. Harris, served as a U.S. Army officer and aviator with multiple tours in Vietnam, shares her perspective and pays tribute to servicemen and women.
Spring Baking Championship
Food Network, 8pm
Season Premiere!
The Bachelor’s Jesse Palmer hosts this supersized new season where a dozen talented bakers will be put to the test to transform springtime soirees into spectacular desserts. From Earth Day and Jazz Fest to Derby Day and more, the bakers must showcase their baking abilities and craftsmanship as they whip up the most delectable, edible creations to win over judges Kardea Brown, Nancy Fuller and Duff Goldman for their chance to earn $25,000 and the title of Spring Baking Champion.
MasterChef Junior
FOX, 8pm
Season Premiere!
Young home cooks compete in a series of challenges to win the title of America’s next MasterChef Junior, taking home a trophy and $100,000 in prize money. Judges and mentors for Season 9 are Gordon Ramsay, Tilly Ramsay (Gordon’s daughter), Daphne Oz and Aarón Sánchez.
Queens
Nat Geo, 8pm
New Series!
Oscar-nominated actress Angela Bassett narrates this exciting new documentary series focused on female leaders among the animal kingdoms. All told from a female perspective, Queens highlights the sacrifices and challenges various matriarchs of different species must endure for the survival of their families, as well as their resilience, intelligence and ability to love those around them.
The Voice: “The Blind Auditions, Part 3”
NBC, 8pm
The coaches continue their search for the best undiscovered voice in America.
So You Think You Can Dance
FOX, 9pm
Season Premiere!
JoJo Siwa returns to the judging panel for Season 18 of the dance competition series, which also has a new format reflecting the authentic experience of building a successful career in dance. Siwa joins returning judges Allison Holker and Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Cat Deeley is back as host.
Rock the Block
HGTV, 9pm
Season Premiere!
In “Kitchen Redemption,” four teams of HGTV all-stars return, designing gorgeous kitchens in a quest for redemption as the ultimate renovation competition begins. After battling an open floor plan, the teams are judged by Married to Real Estate’s Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson.
Seeking Sister Wife
TLC, 9pm
Season Premiere!
The new season documents the lives of five polygamous families as they navigate the challenges of actively searching for and courting potential new sister wives. With two returning families and three new couples, these families are determined to open their hearts and homes to new wives.
Secrets of Polygamy: “Secret Militia”
A&E, 10pm
What makes the Apostolic United Brethren very different from other fundamentalist Mormon groups are rumors that they have also formed a dangerous militia known as the Priesthood Protection Team. Investigator Matt Browning goes on a mission to find out the truth and determine if the group poses a real threat. He meets with a man who broke away from the group and the daughter of an ex-military member who allegedly trained the militia.
Deal or No Deal Island
NBC, 10pm
New Episodes!
Following its premiere last week, this new game show moves to its regular time slot starting tonight. Joe Manganiello hosts this spin on the classic Deal or No Deal game where 13 players are transported to the Banker’s private island to compete for cash in a season-long, fully immersive competition.
Tuesday, March 5
31 Days of Oscar 2024: Best Picture
TCM, beginning at 6:30am
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar event continues this morning and into the early evening with a lineup featuring more films that were nominated for Best Picture: The Racket (1928), A Tale of Two Cities (1935), The Nun’s Story (1959), Anchors Aweigh (1945), Battleground (1949) and Citizen Kane (1941). Starting in primetime and going into tomorrow morning are films that won Best Picture: In the Heat of the Night (1967); Platoon (1986), making its TCM premiere; No Country for Old Men (2007); Midnight Cowboy (1969, the only X-rated movie to win Best Picture); and All the King’s Men (1949).
Democracy 2024: Super Tuesday Primaries
FOX News Channel, 7pm Live
FOX News Media presents extensive live programming of the Super Tuesday presidential primaries emanating from the network’s New York City headquarters. FOX News Channel’s Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum lead live marathon coverage surrounding the results, joined by a rotating team of commentators and hosts including Dana Perino, Sandra Smith and Bill Hemmer, who breaks down the latest developments in real-time on the electronic “Bill-Board.” Chief political analyst Brit Hume, Harold Ford Jr. and Kellyanne Conway also contribute to the live coverage, along with appearances from Laura Ingraham, Jesse Watters, Sean Hannity, Shannon Bream, Jonathan Turley, Andy McCarthy, Jessica Tarlov, Kayleigh McEnany, Trey Gowdy and Karl Rove. FNC White House correspondents Peter Doocy and Jacqui Heinrich provide viewers with live reports from the White House while FOX News Media correspondents provide updates across major campaign destinations, including Aishah Hasnie in Florida, Bill Melugin in South Carolina, Grady Trimble in Virginia, Rich Edson in Texas, Mark Meredith in North Carolina, Christina Coleman in California, Alicia Acuna in Colorado and Alexis McAdams in New York.
NBA Basketball
TNT, beginning at 7:30pm Live
The Boston Celtics head to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for a matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns are in Denver to collide with the Nuggets.
Will Trent: “You Don’t Have to Understand”
ABC, 8pm
With several civilians dead and one woman missing, Will (Ramón Rodríguez) and Faith (Iantha Richardson) question a suspicious pastor ahead of the councilman’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. Meanwhile, Angie (Erika Christensen) joins Ormewood (Jake McLaughlin) back in the field to investigate a sauna murder.
The Cleaning Lady
FOX, 8pm
Season Premiere!
The drama following Thony De La Rosa (Élodie Yung), a doctor who comes to the U.S. in search of advanced medical treatment for her son and ends up involved in the Las Vegas criminal underground, returns for Season 3. Newcomers to the cast include Kate del Castillo, Santiago Cabrera and Clayton Cardenas.
Fixer to Fabulous
HGTV, 8pm
Season Finale!
In “Marrs Family Farmhouse Renovation,” a mix of emotions rises as Dave and Jenny Marrs take on the unique renovation of their family farmhouse. Together they face the unexpected and embrace big changes as they prepare to say goodbye to their old home and adjust to their new space.
Night Court: “Chips Ahoy”
NBC, 8pm
Dan (John Larroquette) weasels his way into a legendary underground Navy poker game during Fleet Week. Meanwhile, Abby (Melissa Rauch) makes things complicated for Wyatt (Nyambi Nyambi) when she rules against the ruthless PTA president of his kids’ school. Melissa Fumero guest-stars.
Extended Family: “The Consequences of Familial Obligations”
NBC, 8:30pm
When Jimmy Jr.’s (Finn Sweeney) annual Pinewood Derby is moved to the same night as Grace’s (Sofia Capanna) last father-daughter dance, Jim (Jon Cryer) finds himself suddenly having to choose between his two children.
Alert: Missing Persons Unit
FOX, 9pm
Season Premiere!
The procedural drama following Philadelphia police officers Jason Grant (Scott Caan) and Nikki Batista (Dania Ramirez) as they race against time to find missing or abducted people returns for Season 2.
The Voice: “The Blind Auditions, Part 4”
NBC, 9pm
The coaches continue their search for the best undiscovered voice in America.
Little People, Big World: “We’ll Do It My Way”
TLC, 9pm
Zach’s parenting skills are put to the test when Tori goes on a girls’ trip, leaving him to watch all three kids by himself. Amy pushes forward with her plans for the charity event but struggles to get Matt, Caryn and Chris onboard with her ideas.
The Good Doctor: “Critical Support”
ABC, 10pm
Shaun (Freddie Highmore) continues to be tested by Charlie (Kayla Cromer) when their newest case prompts her incessant stream of questions. Meanwhile, Morgan (Fiona Gubelmann) struggles with who to name as guardian for baby Eden, should anything happen to her.
Bail Jumpers
Investigation Discovery, 10pm
New Series!
This series follows bounty hunters from across the country as they engage in unexpected and unforgettable conversations with fugitives after they’ve been apprehended and are on the drive to jail. Once the fugitive is secured in the back seat, it’s a no-holds-barred dialogue with these colorful characters that ranges from petty squabbles and rants about significant others to rap sheets and stories about life on the run. Two back-to-back half-hour episodes kick the series off tonight.
Wednesday, March 6
Full Swing
Netflix
Season Premiere!
In Season 2, a shocking merger shakes up the golf world as the players prepare for the biennial Ryder Cup competition in Rome and another tense year on the course.
Supersex
Netflix
New Series!
This Italian drama is inspired by the life of adult film star Rocco Siffredi. Starting with his family and childhood, the series reveals how and when Rocco Tano (portrayed mostly by Alessandro Borghi; Saul Nanni plays him as a young man), a simple guy from Ortona, became Rocco Siffredi, the most famous porn star in the world. Jasmine Trinca costars as Lucia, a fictional character who represents a synthesis of most women with whom Rocco had a relationship in his life.
31 Days of Oscar 2024: Best Picture
TCM, beginning at 6:30am
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar event continues this morning and into the early evening with a lineup featuring more films that were nominated for Best Picture: The Big House (1930), The Private Life of Henry the VIII (1933), Captain Blood (1935), Ivanhoe (1952), The Alamo (1960) and America, America (1963). Starting in primetime and going into tomorrow morning are films that won Best Picture: All About Eve (1950), Gentleman’s Agreement (1947), Going My Way (1944) and Hamlet (1948).
Wild Cards: “Eternal Sunshine of the Therapized Mined”
The CW, 8pm
When a celebrated therapist is murdered, Max (Vanessa Morgan) and Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) go undercover to find her killer.
The Masked Singer
FOX, 8pm
Season Premiere!
Season 11 of the singing competition features theme nights dedicated to The Wizard of Oz, Transformers, girl groups, TV theme songs, Billy Joel and Queen. Rita Ora joins returning panelists Ken Jeong, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg and Robin Thicke. Nick Cannon is back as host.
My 600-Lb. Life
TLC, 8pm
Season Premiere!
This season documents seven new journeys of morbidly obese patients as they strive to lose weight in an effort to reclaim — and save — their lives. Each two-hour episode follows a different subject as they navigate the emotional ups and downs of their extreme weight loss journey with the help of Dr. Younan Nowzaradan — aka “Dr. Now.” The premiere episode follows Krystal, who has finally met the man of her dreams, but she won’t let herself marry him until she can be sure that she won’t become bedridden.
Family Law: “When There’s a Will”
The CW, 9pm
Abby (Jewel Staite) and Daniel (Zach Smadu) represent clients who want something a court can’t order: their parents’ respect.
Animal Control
FOX, 9pm
Season Premiere!
Joel McHale returns as curmudgeonly Animal Control officer Frank in Season 2 of this workplace comedy. Michael Rowland, Alvina August, Grace Palmer, Ravi Patel and Vella Lovell also star. Ken Jeong, Sarah Chalke and Krystal Smith make guest appearances this season.
Trafficked: Underworlds With Mariana van Zeller: “Illegal Gambling”
Nat Geo, 9pm
Americans love to gamble; the legal market made $53 billion in 2021, and yet that total is dwarfed by an illegal gambling underworld that rakes in an estimated $1 trillion annually. Mariana van Zeller goes inside this dangerous scene to try to understand its allure, its growth and its dark side.
Family Guy
FOX, 9:30pm
New Episodes!
The animated comedy following the adventures of the Griffin family returns with new Season 22 episodes tonight.
Thursday, March 7
Supa Girlz
ALLBLK
New Series!
This six-episode docuseries follows a season in the life of one of the best high school dance teams in the country: the Miami Northwestern “G Girls.” Led by a boldly unapologetic and visionary director, Traci Young-Byron, the G Girls have become a trendsetting viral sensation whose successes and struggles reflect those of the neighborhood they call home, Liberty City in Miami.
The Signal
Netflix
New Series!
This four-part limited series from Germany is a mystery/drama that starts when Paula (Peri Baumeister), a scientist aboard the International Space Station, disappears without a trace on her flight home to her husband, Sven (Florian David Fitz, who also wrote the series), and daughter, Charlie (Yuna Bennett). Sven follows a clue left by Paula, but the more he unravels the mystery, the more his life falls apart and the greater the threat to himself, Charlie and, ultimately, the world, since it turns out that Paula had made an incredible discovery in space.
Ricky Stanicky
Prime Video
Original Film!
In this comedy starring Zac Efron, Jermaine Fowler and Andrew Santino, three immature friends use a nonexistent character named Ricky Stanicky, who they invented as children, as an alibi for bad behavior. When their spouses get suspicious, the trio hire a washed-up actor and celebrity impersonator (John Cena) to bring him to life, but soon they begin to regret this decision.
31 Days of Oscar 2024: Best Picture
TCM, beginning at 5:45am
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar event continues this morning and into the early evening with a lineup featuring more films that were nominated for Best Picture: Madame Curie (1943), Captains Courageous (1937), 42nd Street (1933), Foreign Correspondent (1940), The Letter (1940), Libeled Lady (1936) and Ninotchka (1939). Starting in primetime and going into tomorrow morning are films that won Best Picture: Casablanca (1942), Out of Africa (1985), My Fair Lady (1964) and Tom Jones (1963).
Young Sheldon: “Ants on a Log and a Cheating Winker”
CBS, 8pm
Missy (Raegan Revord) steps up, Mary (Zoe Perry) has a surprise for George (Lance Barber), and Sheldon (Iain Armitage) finds his dorm occupied in the new episode “Ants on a Log and a Cheating Winker.”
31st Annual Movieguide Awards
Great American Family, 8pm
Danica McKellar and Trevor Donovan host the latest installment of this ceremony that honors the best in family-friendly entertainment from across linear, streaming and theatrical films. The ceremony was held Feb. 9 and is being broadcast exclusively on Great American Family.
The Tall Tales of Jim Bridger: “The Fossil Feud”
INSP, 8pm
When bloodthirsty Canadian trappers try to kill him, mountain man Jim Bridger (Rib Hillis) takes cover in an unexplored valley. There, he runs headlong into a family of escaped slaves who show him the huge footprints and fossilized bones of long-dead monsters.
Blackmail, Lies, and Murder
LMN, 8pm
In this U.S. movie premiere, Candace and Kristen both have people in their lives who are making them miserable. When these two strangers meet at yoga class, they strike up a conversation that leads to a mutual friendship. Their conversations, however, take a dark turn when Kristen suggests that the two new friends swap murders of their biggest tormentors. Candace laughs it off — if only they could! After the lunch, Candace believes their conversation was just talk, but when her tormentor turns up dead, Kristen shows up demanding Candace make good on her end of the bargain. Stars Kelsey McKean, Lauren Pike and Nick Ritacco.
Taking the Stand: “Dean Cummings”
A&E, 9pm
Skiing icon Dean Cummings is on trial for the shooting death of Guillermo Arriola, a local New Mexican rancher who was armed only with a can of mace. Cummings claims the shooting was done in self-defense. With no other witnesses, the jury will have to weigh the forensics against Cummings’ testimony. Will they acquit him or find him guilty of first degree murder?
Son of a Critch: “The Ghosts of Christmas Presents”
The CW, 9pm
Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) discovers Santa has come early when he finds his brand-new gaming system hidden in the house.
2024 State of the Union Address
Various Networks, 9pm Live
President Joe Biden will deliver his third State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress, and the nation, this evening. Most of the usual outlets will cover the address live, including the broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and PBS), and cable channels like CNN, Fox News and MSNBC.
Children Ruin Everything: “Leaving the House”
The CW, 9:30pm
Astrid (Meaghan Rath) and James (Aaron Abrams) are consistently late for Viv’s (Mikayla SwamiNathan) before-school meetings with the counselor.
Friday, March 8
Blown Away
Netflix
Season Premiere!
In Season 4 of the competition, 10 glassblowers turn up the heat for a grueling contest in North America’s largest hot shop for a chance to win a prize package worth $100,000.
Damsel
Netflix
Original Film!
In this dark fantasy, dutiful Princess Elodie (Millie Bobby Brown) agrees to marry a handsome prince (Nick Robinson), only to find that the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive. Robin Wright, Angela Bassett, Ray Winstone and Shohreh Aghdashloo also star.
31 Days of Oscar 2024: Best Picture
TCM, beginning at 6:15am
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar event continues this morning and into the early evening with a lineup featuring more films that were nominated for Best Picture: Our Town (1940), The Story of Louis Pasteur (1936), Johnny Belinda (1948), The Yearling (1946), Father of the Bride (1950), The Music Man (1962) and Mister Roberts (1955). Starting in primetime and going into tomorrow morning are films that won Best Picture: Rain Man (1988), Annie Hall (1977), The Apartment (1960), Gigi (1958) and The Great Ziegfeld (1936).
NBA Basketball
ESPN, beginning at 7:30pm Live
The Minnesota Timberwolves head into Cleveland for a meeting with the Cavaliers and the Milwaukee Bucks head to Tinseltown for a tilt with the L.A. Lakers for ESPN’s Friday NBA doubleheader.
Gold Rush: White Water
Discovery Channel, 8pm
Season Premiere!
Season 8 of this reality series finds Dustin Hurt desperate for redemption. After barely escaping with his life last season, Hurt is forced to streamline his crew and come up with a whole new plan of attack for the deadly creek that nearly destroyed him. He must overcome heartache as he bids a final farewell to his dying father, Dakota Fred, before he can attempt to triumph over Mother Nature and find the life-changing gold of Nugget Creek.
Hightown
Starz, 9pm
Series Finale!
In “Big Fish,” the crime drama’s series finale, Ray (James Badge Dale) and Renee (Riley Voelkel) are backed against the wall and must make a deal with the devil. Monica Raymund also stars.
Saturday, March 9
31 Days of Oscar 2024: Best Picture
TCM, beginning at 7:30am
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar event continues this morning and into the early evening with a lineup featuring films that won or were nominated for Best Picture: The Champ (1931, nominee), Top Hat (1935, nominee), The Maltese Falcon (1941, nominee), The Last Emperor (1987, winner) and Lawrence of Arabia (1962, winner). Starting in primetime and going into tomorrow morning are films that won Best Picture: Ben-Hur (1959), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) and Cimarron (1931).
Formula 1 Racing: STC Saudi Arabia Grand Prix
ESPN2, 11:55am Live
Sergio Perez, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and three-time F1 drivers’ champion Max Verstappen battle for 50 laps around Jeddah Corniche Circuit’s 27-turn street course.
Hunting Housewives
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Four housewives — Karla Dodds (Denise Richards), Rebel Carron-Whitman (NeNe Leakes), Joli Symons (Kym Johnson Herjavec) and Sharell Bouvier (Melyssa Ford) — head for a much-needed spa retreat weekend when they find themselves downed in a plane crash. With no knowledge of basic survival, the housewives must use their wits and whatever is in their designer bags to try to survive in the rugged wilds.
Svengoolie Classic Horror & Sci-Fi Movie: “13 Ghosts”
MeTV, 8pm
Sven introduces 13 Ghosts (1960), one of producer/director William Castle’s famous gimmicky horror films (it was originally released in theaters using a process Castle dubbed “Illusion-O” that allowed audiences wearing special glasses to see enhanced images of the movie’s ghostly scenes). While you can’t enjoy Illusion-O during Sven’s broadcast, the film is still fun, as it tells the tale of a family that inherits a haunted house and is able to see their ghostly tormentors with special goggles.
NBA Basketball: Boston at Phoenix
ABC, 8:30pm Live
Saturday NBA action has a primetime game on ABC featuring the Boston Celtics at the Phoenix Suns.
Saturday Night Live: “Josh Brolin/Ariana Grande”
NBC, 11:30pm Live; also livestreams on Peacock
Actor Josh Brolin, costar of Dune: Part Two, which is now in theaters, returns for his third time as host. He is joined by Ariana Grande, who is making her third appearance as musical guest a day after dropping her latest album, Eternal Sunshine.